PowerAdSpy vs SocialPeta (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, PowerAdSpy grades higher than SocialPeta: 2.0 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
PowerAdSpy grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
PowerAdSpy
Ad spy tool covering up to 11 social and display ad networks
SocialPeta
Ad intelligence for game, app and e-commerce advertisers
Which one is for you
Pick PowerAdSpy if
- Fits if you research Facebook and Instagram ads on a small budget
- Works for marketers who want several ad networks in one search
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you need TikTok, LinkedIn, Quora or Reddit, which need Palladium at $399 billed monthly
- Watch out: the 3-day trial rolls into the full monthly rate unless cancelled before day 3
- Tight if you track brands, with 1 on Basic and 5 on Standard
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $69 for Basic against $27 yearly
- Watch out: Market Trends is labelled beta and is limited to higher plans afterwards
Pick SocialPeta if
- Fits if you advertise mobile games or apps and want to watch ads on in-app networks
- Works for teams that want each creative split into hook, mechanic and selling point
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a price before talking to sales, as none is published
- Watch out: the free trial has no stated length, and we can't tell whether it needs a card
- Too light for non-game advertisers who want one tool for every ad network, since the pitch leans on games and apps
- Tight if you need a long history, as the public feed shows 90 days and 100 creatives a view
How we grade them
| 2.0GPAPowerAdSpyFair | 1.8GPASocialPetaWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BBasic is $27 a month billed yearly, within the cheapest quarter of ad tools ($27). Monthly it is $69, and Palladium is $119 yearly or $399 monthly. | CNo price is published on the pages read, so cost can't be compared with the $27 to $129 range ad tools charge. Middle by default. |
| Free plan and trial | DA 3-day paid trial: $1 on Basic and $7 on the others, then the monthly rate unless cancelled. No free plan. | DA Start Free Trial button appears on the About page, but its length and whether it needs a card are not shown. |
| Features | CMulti-network ad search, AI filters, targeting filters, an ad tracker and budget estimates. Brands tracked are capped at 1 on Basic and 30 on Palladium. | CAd library across 20 channels, creative analysis, app charts and an AI copilot. The public feed is capped at 90 days and 100 creatives a view. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You learn its filters before the results make sense. | CNo store rating on record. A research platform with filters, breakdowns and a copilot to learn, and a sales team handles contact. |
| Platforms and integrations | CA web app only. No integrations list, API or phone apps were found. | CWeb only, no integrations listed and no API mentioned. |
| Best for | searching ads across up to 11 networks | Ad research for mobile game and app marketers |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: PowerAdSpy and SocialPeta. How we grade
Where they differ
- PowerAdSpy also covers ad creative.
- SocialPeta also covers reports.
At a glance
| PowerAdSpy | SocialPeta | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $27 per month, billed annually ($69 billed monthly) | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | 3-day paid trial: $1 on Basic, $7 on the other plans, then the monthly rate unless canceled. | A Start Free Trial button appears on the About page; terms are not shown. |
| Web | ||
| Made by | PowerAdSpy | SocialPeta |
| Price read from | poweradspy.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
PowerAdSpy
- Basic covers Facebook and Instagram only; each higher tier adds networks, and TikTok, LinkedIn, Quora and Reddit need Palladium at $399 billed monthly.
- The trial is a paid 3-day trial and rolls into the full monthly rate unless canceled before day 3.
- Brands tracked are capped per plan: 1 on Basic, 5 on Standard, 10 on Platinum and 30 on Palladium.
- The site labels Market Trends as beta; it is free on all plans during the beta and limited to Platinum and Palladium afterwards.
SocialPeta
- No price is published on the pages read, so cost and plan limits are unknown; the site points to a demo and a trial button.
- The public ad-library feed shows only the last 90 days and up to 100 creatives per view.
- The site says a sales team handles contact, with phone, WhatsApp and email listed on the About page.
Key features
PowerAdSpy
- Multi-network ad search
- Search by keyword, advertiser or domain across the networks a plan includes, with filters for category, call to action, country and sort order.
- AI metadata filters
- Filter ads by intent, hook and colors on every plan, alongside a keyword explorer.
- Targeting and audience filters
- From Standard, filter by ad type, position, gender and age. Platinum adds device, affiliate, e-commerce, marketing and funnel filters.
- Ad tracker and analytics
- Standard and above include advanced ad analytics and an unlimited ad tracker for following ads over time.
- Estimated ad budget
- Platinum and Palladium show an estimated budget for an advertiser's ads.
SocialPeta
- Cross-channel ad library
- Browse recent creatives from 20 channels, among them Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, AppLovin, Unity Ads and Mintegral, filtered by industry and format.
- Creative analysis
- Breaks each creative into parts such as hook, mechanic, visual composition, selling point and emotional trigger, and benchmarks them against the market.
- App intelligence
- App-focused research with top charts for mobile apps and short drama, plus mobile game rankings and a pre-registration calendar.
- AI Copilot
- An assistant that reads market context and competitor signals and suggests creative directions, including a prompt reflector for reverse-engineering creatives.
- Industry solutions
- Separate solution pages cover games, utility apps, GenAI apps, short drama and e-commerce advertising.
Plans
PowerAdSpy
Basic$27
per month, billed annually ($69 billed monthly)
Facebook and Instagram, 1 brand tracked and the entry AI chatbot allowance.
Standard$39
per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly)
Adds Pinterest and Google Display Network, targeting filters, ad analytics, an unlimited ad tracker and 5 brands.
Platinum$83
per month, billed annually ($279 billed monthly)
Adds YouTube, native ads and Google search, estimated ad budget, full market trends and 10 brands.
Palladium$119
per month, billed annually ($399 billed monthly)
All 11 networks, adding LinkedIn, TikTok, Quora and Reddit, with 30 brands and the largest chatbot allowance.
SocialPeta
Pricing could not be confirmed. See socialpeta.com.
Ways to pay less
PowerAdSpy
- Annual discount
Yearly billing cuts each plan 58 to 70%
The pricing page shows yearly billing as one upfront charge, for example Basic at $331 a year and Palladium at $1,436 a year.
SocialPeta
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, PowerAdSpy or SocialPeta?
As of Nov 12, 2026, PowerAdSpy starts at $27 per month, billed annually ($69 billed monthly), and SocialPeta has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, PowerAdSpy or SocialPeta?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither PowerAdSpy nor SocialPeta has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.
